" My fascination with dismantling things with miniature mechanical parts ‘just to see how they work’ has led me to the creation of a series of personal objects and jewellery.  Sifting through the parts and composing different elements, zoomorphic and anthropomorphic shapes start to form.  Using traditional gold and silversmithing techniques and materials, I build new objects and present the collected materials in a different way." Artist Bio Dougal Haslem is a contemporary jewellery artist located in Melbourne.  He completed a Bachelor of Arts (Gold and Silversmithing), RMIT University, 2007 and Master of Fine Art, RMIT, 2009. Dougal has participated in group exhibitions both nationally and internationally and been represented by Pieces of Eight Gallery for a number of years.  His debut solo exhibition will be held at Pieces of Eight Gallery, late 2010. Exhibitions at Pieces of Eight My Pet Rock June 24 - July 19, 2008 The Turtle and the Merman February 1 – March 12, 2011